Curry-comb



(No Model.)

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ALEXANDER C. DECKER, OF KEOKUK, IOVA.

CURRY-COMB.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 476,189, dated May 31,1892.

Application filed January 7, 1892. Serial No. 417,336. (No model.)

To @ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ALEXANDER C. DECK-ER, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Keokuk, in the county of Lee and State of Iowa, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Curry-Combs, of Whichthe fol,- lowing is a specification.

My invention relates to curry-combs, and has reference more particularlyto that class in which the body or comb portion is adapted to bereversed relatively to the handle, al

though various features of the invention are applicable to combs havingbut one active or combing face.

In the drawings, Figure l is perspective view of my improved comb; Fig.2, alongitudinal sectional View of a portion of the same on a largerscale, showing thehandle in its dilferent positions. Fig. 3 is aperspective View of a portion of the frame and the handle with the partsseparated; and Fig. 4, a transverse sectional view through the axis ofthe handle, spindle, or shank.

A indicates the frame of the comb, composed of a single piece of metalbent to proper form and arranged with its ends a cfJ overlapping andsecurely riveted to each other, as shown in Fig. l. The edges of thisstrip of metal, which constitutes the frame of the comb, may be toothedupon one edge to produce asingle comb or may be toothed upon both edges,so as to form the frame of a double or reversible comb.

The body B comprises a single strip of metal, which is so bent as toform the transverse combing'bars b. The end bars b are each providedWith an attaching-ear c, integral therewith, while the bars areconnected one with the other by the short integral sections CZ, whichserve to properly space them. These ears c and sections cZ bear squarelyagainst the inner faces of the side bars of 'the frame A, to which theyare secured by rivets c, as shown, and as the body B is composed of asingle piece of metal bent to proper form it is found that a singlerivet will serve to securely fasten each bar to the frame and overcomethe tendency to turn over which is present with those combs in which thebars are made up of independent pieces and separately attached to theframe. These bars b, or, more properly speaking, the strip from Whichthe ter of preference.

body B is formed, maybe toothed or notched on one edge only or on bothedges, as may be preferred. Inasmuch as the side bars of the frame A arenot usually notched or toothed, the ears c and the connecting portionsCZ will also be made plain; but this is merely a mat- From thisconstruction it will be seen that each bar serves in a measure tosupport the others, thereby giving greater strength and reducing theexpense of manufacturing, besides making the comb neater and lighter.This construction is applicable to either single or double (reversible)combs.

Where the ends ad of the frame-piece overlap, they are provided with ahole or opening f, and one or more (preferably two) of the bars b areprovided With a corresponding hole. or perforation gin line with thehole f to receive the shank or spindle Zt ofthe handle C. This shank orspindle h comprises two parts Z and j, the part t' being madecylindrical to t the holes or openings f g, While the part 7' extendsoff at an angle to the parte' and forms a tang for the Wooden handle C,to which it is secured.

The outer end of the spindle t projects through the second bar b and isprevented from being accidentally removed therefrom.

in any suitable manner, but preferably by means of a pin Zr., as shownin Figs. l and 2.

At its inner end, Where the sectiont' joins the section j, there are oneor more studs, lugs, or projections Z, which are designed to enter aslot or opening m, formed in frame A, and which will or Will not,according to the formation of the lugs or projections Z, communicatewith a hole or opening f, also formed in the frame.

I prefer to employ two lugs Z and to have the openings or holes m, Whichreceive them or in Which they are seated, form extensions of orcommunicate with the hole f, as shown in Fig. 3, as this is the mostcompact and serviceable construction.

The holes or openings m to receive the lugs Z may project through bothof the ends a a or only through the outside end piece, as maybepreferred, it only being necessary that the engagement between the lugsand the frame be such as to prevent the accidental turning of the handleor comb relatively to each other.

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A spring n is applied to the spindle 1l between the frame and the iirstbar b, and also preferably between the first and second bars b, so as tohold the lugs or projections Z into the seats or openings m, made toreceive them, and thereby prevent the handle from turning.

The employment of the second spring n between the first and second barsprevents the second bar from being permanently bentout of form byconstant reversal of the handle, the spring tending to throw the barback to its normal position.

When it is desired to reverse the comb, the

handle is moved longitudinally with reference to the comb proper, asindicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 2, so as to withdraw the lugs orprojections from the seats or openings m in the frame, and it is thengiven a half-revo y lu'tion, as indicated by the dotted lines in Figs. 2and 4 so as to again bringthe hws or C. f" t. D progcctlons Z into linewith their seats m,-

whereupon the spring or springs n, together with the inherent resiliencyof the cross-bars,

will draw the lugs into the seats and prevent jdle, and a spring betweenthe bar and the further movement of the handle relatively to the combproper.

The springs n could, if desi-red,vbe omitted l and theresiliency-orelasticity of the cross-bar .j

itself alone be depended upon; but it will be found better in most casesto'em ploy the exact. A,

t the handle, and springs n n between the bars construction shown.

Having thfus described my invention, what I claim is 1'. A curry-combcomprising the frame A,

made of a single piece of metal bent to proper form, a body portion B,also made of a single piece of metal bent to proper form and sen curedwithin the frame, and ahandle secured f to the frame.

3. A curry-comb comprising a body portion and a frame to receive thebody portion, composed of a single piece of metal bent to proper form,with its ends overlapping and ,united, and a handle journaled in thesaid overlap ping ends.

4. In a curry-comb, the combination, with a frame having the openings'fmand a perforated yielding bar Z), of the handle C, provided with a stemt', entering the perforations and provi-ded with lugs Z and a retainingdevice or pin 7c.

5. In a curry-comb, the combination, with a frame having the openings fm and the perforated yielding bar Z2, of the handle C, proj vided with astem t', having lugs Z to it the openings m, a retaining device 7c forthe hanframe.

6. In a curry-comb, the combination, with a frame having openings f mand the perforated bars ZJ ZJ, of the handle C, having a stem z',provided with lugs Z, a retaining device for and also between the barsand the frame.

In witness. whereof I hereunto set my hand Q in the presence of twowitnesses.

ALEXANDER C. DECKER.

Witnesses:

L. HAGERMAN, C. J. ENGELHAR'P.

